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SM10 ECC

2010 Kia Picanto

Black Petrol 1099cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jul 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,162 mi
Last recorded44,162 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2010 Kia Picanto42,569 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM10 ECC
MakeKia
ModelPicanto
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,099cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 44,162 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2025 41,960 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (perish cracks in the treads) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Jul 2025 41,960 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (perish cracks in the treads) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 41,861 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish cracks in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perish cracks in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2023 41,144 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 37,799 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 34,811 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 165/60/14 75h (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre close to sidewall, 165/60/14 75h

Pass 21 Jul 2020 31,777 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jul 2020 31,777 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165/60/14 75H Hankook (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 165/60/14 75H Hankook (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Apr 2019 27,102 miles

Both front tyre treads badly worn on the inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2018 22,025 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 May 2017 17,960 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 13,488 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 10,156 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2015 10,156 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 6,404 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 6,404 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 May 2013 3,362 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Picanto?

Based on 2,626,043 MOT tests across 229,767 vehicles.

77.1%
Pass Rate
3,997
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
229,767
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41,453
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 28,710
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,450
position lamp(s) not working 19,223
parking brake recording little or no effort 18,423
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SM10 ECC is a 2010 Kia Picanto in Black with a 1,099cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2010 Kia Picanto models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 42,569 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Picanto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 41,453 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SM10 ECC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Picanto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 16 years old, this Kia Picanto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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SM10 ECC is a 2010 Kia Picanto, first registered on 17 May 2010.

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